Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

ASUS ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK) vs TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 15identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 2 more antennas quantity than the ASUS ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK) (4 vs 2). The TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 24 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK) (3000 Mbit/s vs 2976 Mbit/s). The ASUS ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK) has 0.4 GHz more processor frequency than the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz (1.7 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). Product colour: Black on the ASUS ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK), White on the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz. LED indicators: Power on the ASUS ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK), Yes on the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz.

  • Product colour
    • ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK):Black
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:White
  • LED indicators
    • ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK):Power
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • Antennas quantity
    • ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK):2
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK):2976 Mbit/s
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3000 Mbit/s
  • Processor frequency
    • ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK):1.7 GHz
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1.3 GHz
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK):2
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3
  • Width
    • ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK):90 mm
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:120 mm
  • Depth
    • ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK):90 mm
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:120 mm

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Comparison of ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK), HX520
54 specifications
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Product typeMesh routerMesh router
LED indicatorsDiffersPowerYes
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers24
Maximum coverageKnown for one325.1 m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonYesYes
Wireless LAN features3 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs2976 Mbit/s3000 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)574 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)2402 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3, WPSWPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-Personal
Point-to-point protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)YesYes
Static IPYesYes
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportKnown for oneVPN Client L2TP VPN Client OVPN VPN Client PPTP VPN Server IPSec VPN Server OVPN VPN Server PPTPUnknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic IPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features1 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.3 GHz
Internal memoryKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one128 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlYesYes
SSID BroadcastKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSPI Firewall
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers23
Ethernet WANYesYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one110 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one1.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers90 mm120 mm
DepthDiffers90 mm120 mm
HeightDiffers85 mm96.5 mm
WeightKnown for one307 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers2 pc(s)1 pc(s)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of units includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Ethernet cableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED EasyMesh
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%

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